What is the cheapest way to get from Big Ben to Tower Hamlets?

The cheapest way to get from Big Ben to Tower Hamlets is to subway which costs £2 - £3 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Big Ben to Tower Hamlets?

The fastest way to get from Big Ben to Tower Hamlets is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs £16 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Big Ben and Tower Hamlets?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Westminster Station / Parliament Square station and arriving at Bishopsgate City of London. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Big Ben and Tower Hamlets?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Westminster Pier and arriving at Tower Pier. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct train between Big Ben and Tower Hamlets?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Westminster station station and arriving at Tower Hill station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Big Ben to Tower Hamlets?

The distance between Big Ben and Tower Hamlets is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Big Ben to Tower Hamlets without a car?

The best way to get from Big Ben to Tower Hamlets without a car is to subway which takes 14 min and costs £2 - £3.

How long does it take to get from Big Ben to Tower Hamlets?

The subway from Westminster station to Tower Hill station takes 12 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Big Ben to Tower Hamlets bus from?

Big Ben to Tower Hamlets bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Westminster Station / Parliament Square.

Where do I catch the Big Ben to Tower Hamlets train from?

Big Ben to Tower Hamlets train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Westminster station.

Where does the Big Ben to Tower Hamlets bus arrive?

Big Ben to Tower Hamlets bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Bishopsgate City of London station.

Where does the Big Ben to Tower Hamlets train arrive?

Big Ben to Tower Hamlets train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Tower Hill station.

Where can I stay near Tower Hamlets?

There are 20699+ hotels available in Tower Hamlets.

Big Ben to Tower Hamlets - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, ferry, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Big Ben to Tower Hamlets by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Westminster station to Tower Hill stationsubway Circle / ...
14 min
£2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Westminster Station / Parliament Square to Bishopsgate City of Londonbus N26 / ...
25 min
£3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Westminster Pier to Tower Pierferry Rb6 / ...
33 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Big Ben to Tower Hamletstaxi 3 mi
10 min
£16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Big Ben to Tower Hamletswalk 3 mi
57 min

Big Ben to Tower Hamlets by foot and subway

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Distance: 2.5 mi
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Big Ben, Greater London, England and Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England?

London Underground (Tube) operates a subway from Westminster station to Tower Hill station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Westminster Station / Parliament Square to Bishopsgate City of London every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 23 min. Abellio London also services this route hourly.

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